8.3

Grand Theft Auto IV for the PS3 is the most recent game of the series to debut. This game is mostly filled with action and offers the player plenty of things to do. Grand Theft Auto IV takes place in Liberty City, but is expanded from the previous games. The city now consists of 4 boroughs that the players play in. Unlocking each one as they go.

In GTA IV it features the storyline of Niko Bellic who is constantly remembering the betrayal his army put him through. 10 years later, he goes on a smuggling run that ends up badly so he flees Europe to join his cousin Roman, who is living in Liberty City and to exact revenge on the one man he thinks was a traitor. Niko arrives in Liberty City only to be shocked that his cousin lied about the life of luxury he claimed to be living. Niko then becomes Roman's right hand man and he begins saving him from loan sharks, which only gets them into more trouble. Making friends along the way, Niko and Roman both start battling for their lives.

This title is a 3rd person shooter that allows the player to engage in free combat with anyone and everyone. There are no limitations when it comes to murdering anyone and it allows players to travel wherever they want in the city, but they are blocked from going to different boroughs until they complete certain missions to unlock them.

You have the choice to act like a real person. For instance, Niko can go to clubs with friends, go on dates, go out to eat, go bowling, and even drink and eat. Eating and drinking refills Niko's health if he should happen to get hit by a car or get caught up in a fight. This game also allows players to get drunk and features a simulation where the controller repeatedly shakes, the screen becomes blurry, and Niko can even pass out or fall over.

The game offers the same weapons as the previous games in the series. However, gaining them is much easier because players can use Niko's cell phone to go in the cheat menu and choose which weapon tier they want. Weapons can range from brass knuckles to semi automatics to grenade launchers.

In Grand Theft Auto IV, players also have the option to go online and play with other people from all over the world. This mode allows players to work together to complete tasks or just roam free. Players can always work against one another in destroyer type modes.

Overall GTA IV is a game that will make veterans feel like they can do more with their spare time and it can make newcomers eyes light up with all of the features it has. Players that want to enjoy an action packed storyline that seems endless or if they want to entertain themselves for hours by bowling, then Grand Theft Auto IV is where it's at.